So, I have previously issued issues 1-2 of Markosia's Possession comic, a series with a supernatural twist to it, a mystery, and a mythological connection.  Now, it also appears to have a superheo touch, as well.  Here's a quick synopsis:  Javier Sanchez, a security officer for Golden Sate Electric & Gas, has been tasked by his boss, leilani Chance, to look into the disappearance of files related to Miles Ames, head of a company that does business with GSE&G, and his wife's infidelity.  Chance is also having an affair with Ames.  Sanchez runs into some weird goons, who look like monsters, and is rescued by a young punk woman, Sheila.  They end up on the run from the goons, after a battle, involving a really big sword.  They are driven off a cliff, when an angel seems to appear and rescue them.  They are transformed into superheroes, who then get down to some sweet lovin'.  meanwhile, we meet other characters, including the news vendor, Rusty, who seems to be the nexus for characters to connect, Cora, a woman who works at GSE&G, who is of low self esteem and deeply repressed, yet is being wooed by exotic foreigner Bertrand.  We also meet Anya, an African-American DJ or singer (not quite clear yet), who is a customer of Rusty's, who picks up drugs from him.




This issue finds Javier and Sheila safe, a bit exhausted from some horizontal mambo, and with spiffy new superhero duds.  They head off to check on Javier's boss, to track the goons who attacked them.  they find some kind of wolf creature, the Leukrkottas, there, imitating Leilani's voice.  They rescue her and drive off the wolf thing, with a fireplace poker and some electrical powers, which Sheila demonstrates.  javier seems stronger and swifter.  Javier goes to talk to Miles Ames' wife, who he knew before.  She informs him that Miles committed suicide.  We see Sheila at work, as some sort of case worker, related to social services.  Her co-worker Archie is a budding comic book and animation writer and they talk about the new man in her life (Javier).  We see Rusty with his partner, Simon, and the DJ/Singer Anya and her partner, Mei.  We also have references to a mysterious Barabbas, with some odd hench-people.

The mystery is still pretty clouded in this issue and we are still getting to know characters.  On the one hand, you have to pay attention, as we don't waste time with recaps.  On the other, you get clues and meet people in a realistic progression, without omniscient exposition.  Well, strike that, reverse it.  The issue opens with an angel, or Eros (as we have seen a connection to Ares and Aphrodite) does give us some exposition, before flying off.  We don't know much about Barabbas and his monster goons or Javier and Sheila's new powers (or newly revealed powers; they may have been dormant inside).  So, the comic treats you like an adult (not just with sexual elements; but in the confidence that you can figure things out as you read along) and teases you as you go.

One of the real strengths of the series so far has been in the presentation of interesting characters.  That continues here, as we see Rusty, at home with his partner, Simon.  besides being a news vendor and apparent minor drug dealer, Rusty is a painter and may have a shot at selling one.  His partner Simon is a journalism student who met Rusty while writing a piece about his art, fro the school paper.  Simon has an internship with a real newspaper and things are looking up for the pair.  The relationship is presented honestly and maturely, like any other adult relationship.  This couple just happens to be a pair of African-American gay men.

We also see Anya's home life.  In the previous issue, she complains about her leg and the drugs she buys from Rusty are to help with th pain.  Here, we see that the aching leg ends above the knee, as Anya has no lower left leg.  She uses a crutch to get around.  Her partner, Mei tries to get her to relax, before her show and they engage in adult activities.  Again, it is an honest presentation of an adult relationship.  It isn't played for provocation, just done in a matter-of-fact manner.  It's refreshing to see an "adult" comic that is adult, without the main emphasis being on the erotic.  There is nudity and sex; but, it is in service to an actual story, not just links between sex scenes.

The really shocking moments have been with Cora and Bertrand, as he seems to be preying on her self esteem.  The previous issue showed him taking her like an animal, establishing dominance before mounting her, in an animalistic fashion.  He is in a bestial form, suggesting the Alpha Male of a pack taking a mate, for breeding.  In this issue, we learn that Cora was a virgin and now finds herself under the influence of Bertrand, who is throwing out processed foods.  He locks her outside, on a balcony, to learn from her cats how to get real food, as we see a cat attack and kill a pigeon.  Bertrand calls Cora his "little kitten" and we do get the sense that he is some kind of cat creature, who has chosen Cora to bear his children, after she is suitably transformed. The question is, to what purpose?

All in all, this continues to be an engaging series that keeps you curious to know more.  It's still in an introductory phase; but, complications to the mystery are arising.  It is a blend of genres, lending something for everyone, especially if you like mystery, horror, myth and action-adventure.  it is filled with complex characters and rich details, which bring the world and the people alive.  Definitely food for both the eyes and the brain.

One last note, the interior front has a page, with the issues title, "Talking Heads."  You see several characters, in a grid pattern.  The rear cover has a reverse of the text, with various animals, in the same grid.  Assuming the reverse text means the animals mirror the human characters, you can kind of assume that these are some type of spirit animals for the characters.  Is it a clue or a comment?  If they do represent spirit animals, one's spirit is a pistol.  That in and of itself is very intriguing.

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